Law No. 7.877 ruling on transport of dangerous substances in Rio Grande do Sul State. País/Territorio Brasil Subdivisión territorial Rio Grande do Sul Tipo de documento Legislación Fecha 1983 (2016) Fuente FAO, FAOLEX Materia Desechos y sustancias peligrosas Palabra clave Transporte/depósito Residuos domésticos Gestión de desechos Prevención de residuos Legislación básica Sustancias peligrosas Residuos peligrosos Registro Normas Área geográphica Amazona, Americas, América Latina y el Caribe, Atlántico Norte, América del Sur, Atlántico Sur Entry into force notes This Law enters into force on the day of its publication. Resumen This Law, consisting of 43 articles divided into eight Chapters, regulates transport of dangerous substances in Rio Grande do Sul State. The aim is to protect the environment and population from negative effects of the substances deemed dangerous by the State Body for Environmental Protection. In particular, the Law defines transport conditions and standards. Moreover, it institutes a special register within the Secretary for Environment and Health. Furthermore, it regulates the Special Transit Authorization (AET), the emergency fiches, transport containers and vehicles. Finally, it defines protection services as well as the applicable sanctions and penalties. Texto completo Portugués Página web www.al.rs.gov.br